Trump's Middle East Deals: $600 Billion in Agreements Announced

President Trump's Middle East trip yielded a flurry of significant deals, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars. A $600 billion investment commitment from Saudi Arabia included a substantial defense agreement valued at nearly $142 billion. This commitment underscores the strategic partnership between the two nations. Furthermore, Qatar agreed to a massive $96 billion deal with Boeing for nearly 200 planes, demonstrating the country's commitment to modernizing its fleet. Adding to the economic activity, a Saudi company pledged $20 billion to develop AI data centers in the US. These agreements highlight Trump's focus on economic diplomacy and strengthen US ties in the region. The deals, however, were not without controversy, as they coincided with a separate announcement of a $1.4 billion weapons sale to the UAE. Despite this, the sheer volume of economic agreements signals a significant shift in the region's economic landscape.